China President Xi Jinping’s Comments Come as Protesters Stage March in Hong Kong

HONG KONG—Chinese President Xi Jinping said Sunday that political reforms in Hong Kong must adhere to the principle of “one country, two systems,” even as a pro-democracy march in the city, demanding direct talks with Beijing’s representatives, drew up to 1,000 people.

The comments by Mr. Xi came during a meeting with Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying in Beijing ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, which starts on Monday. The remarks respond to six weeks of protests in Hong Kong over an August ruling...